OTB Football
2,965 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 79 ratingsWelcome to OTB Football. It's where you'll get the finest football analysis with some of the sharpest minds in the game, we'll throw in some nostalgia, transfer nonsense and legends interviews too. Gary Breen, John Giles, Pat Nevin, Kevin Kilbane, Kenny Cunningham, Graham Hunter, David Meyler, and much more too!
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Episodes
Andy Mitten | United 5-0 Leipzig, Ole tactics, Fred, Rashford class | OTB AM
October 29, 2020 12:15 - 18 minutes - 1.09 KBUnited We Stand editor Andy Mitten joined Ger and Eoin after an excellent Manchester United display last night in the 5-0 win over RB Leipzig. Solskjaer's top-notch tactics, Fred's performances, Rashford brilliance... OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Rashford racks up a hattrick, Arsenal vs Dundalk preview, Celtic under pressure? | Dan McDonnell & Robert Grieve | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
October 28, 2020 22:16 - 45 minutes - 2.65 KBDan McDonnell & Robert Grieve join Joe for Thursday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower
David Meyler | LFC new-look defence, Van de Beek replacing Pogba | OTB AM
October 28, 2020 11:09 - 16 minutes - 995 BytesDavid Meyler was on OTB AM talking Liverpool's defensive injury woes, Trent Alexander-Arnold's passing, and why Donny van de Beek could be lined up as Pogba's eventual replacement at Old Trafford. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Bartomeu leaves Barca | Rashford's shining light | Amber Barrett Interview | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
October 27, 2020 22:33 - 49 minutes - 2.88 KBFootball writer John Brewin & Republic of Ireland international Amber Barrett join Joe for Tuesday's Football Show. Amber discusses the situation facing Ireland after their loss to Ukraine - but why Germany hold no fear for the Girls in Green. With John, we discuss whether Paul Pogba's career at Manchester United is effectively over, the situation at Barcelona that blew up on Tuesday night. @PaddyPower
Daniel Harris: 'Manchester United look better without Pogba' | #MUFC midfield | 'Pep can't fix City' | OTB AM
October 27, 2020 16:30 - 17 minutes - 1.02 KBFootball writer Daniel Harris joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan to discuss Manchester United and Manchester City on Tuesday's OTB AM. They discussed Paul Pogba's current form, the Untied midfield and whether or not it is time for Pep Guardiola to move on from City. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via ...
OTB Football Saturday | Ireland Euro Qualifier, Dundalk Europa League, Premier League
October 24, 2020 17:39 - 1 hour - 4.99 KBNeil Treacy joined by Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent, football writer David Sneyd and former Ireland and Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney discuss Ireland's euro qualifier defeat to Ukraine, Dundalk Europa League start and much more @paddypower
Rodrigo y Gabriela | We wrote a song with Pele | OTB AM
October 23, 2020 14:47 - 20 minutes - 1.2 KBThe Grammy-winning duo who made a name for themselves busking on the streets of Dublin, Rodrigo y Gabriela joined today's OTB AM. OTB AM in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters
Virgil-less Liverpool, will there be more draws and Ole's magic wand
October 23, 2020 14:31 - 36 minutes - 2.11 KBEGer Gilroy and Enda Coll look ahead to a stacked Premier League weekend where Aston Villa look to continue their unbeaten run, Man United take on Chelsea and Sheffield United, Burnley and West Brom all look to get their first win of the campaign. Jason Murphy from Paddy Power joins us to talk through the markets of all the games from across the weekend.
STEPHEN KENNY INTERVIEW | England at Wembley, Slovakia frustrations, Connolly/Idah Covid confusion, changing the Irish approach
October 22, 2020 23:15 - 27 minutes - 1.63 KBStephen Kenny joins Will to chat about his team's newly-slated fixture vs England at Wembley, and to reflect on his first five games in charge. @PaddyPower
PAT NEVIN | Lanzini's West-Ham-Bul comeback, Spurs collapse, Reckless Pickford, Scotland resurgence
October 22, 2020 22:52 - 28 minutes - 1.69 KBPat Nevin joins Joe to recap the weekend's Premier League action. @PaddyPower
Fabinho the saviour, United's search for consistency, Dundalk fall short | DAVID MEYLER & SHANE KEEGAN
October 22, 2020 22:27 - 44 minutes - 2.62 KBFormer Ireland David Meyler midfielder & Dundalk's Shane Keegan join Nathan for Thursday's Football Show. @PaddyPower
Sunday league stories and FC United of Manchester
October 22, 2020 15:26 - 1 hour - 3.55 KBEnda Coll and Colm Boohig chat through some of their memories from playing Sunday league football down through the years. Enda chats with Vinny Thompson from FC United of Manchester, a club based in Manchester which was founded by a collection of Manchester United fans disillusioned with the ownership of the club.
OTB AM | Angry Liverpool after Van Dijk loss | Fabinho | Klopp's power move | Caoimhe O'Neill
October 22, 2020 12:18 - 16 minutes - 1011 BytesThe Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill joined OTB AM to look back at Liverpool's CL win in Amsterdam. OTB AM is LIVE every morning from 7:30am in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters
Andy Mitten: All #MUFC need is consistency | World-class Rashford? | Tuanzebe's journey | #PSGMUN
October 21, 2020 14:40 - 17 minutes - 1.04 KBFootball writer Andy Mitten joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's OTB AM to discuss another big night in Paris for Manchester United. OTB AM is brought to you in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Lisa Fallon: 'This is the Ireland WNT's biggest ever game' | How Ireland will fare against Ukraine | OTB AM
October 21, 2020 14:27 - 20 minutes - 1.22 KBLisa Fallon joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's OTB AM to preview Friday's important Euros qualifier between Ireland and Ukraine. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Rashford reigns in Paris again as United topple PSG | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
October 20, 2020 23:18 - 1 hour - 3.63 KBPhilippe Auclair & John Brewin join Joe on this season's first night of Champions League action. We also hear from Ireland's Rianna Jarrett. @PaddyPower
Bumper CL preview | Barca are improving, but it's complicated, Chelsea in trouble | Graham Hunter
October 20, 2020 12:30 - 15 minutes - 924 BytesEuropean football expert Graham Hunter spoke to Eoin and Ger ahead of the Champions League group stages getting underway this evening. OTB AM in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Mark Lawrenson | Van Dijk blow, Liverpool plan, Everton contenders | OTB AM
October 19, 2020 13:28 - 17 minutes - 1.02 KBMark Lawrenson took a call on Monday's show to talk Liverpool's Van Dijk injury blow, Everton as contenders, and a wild Premier League weekend. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
OTB Football Saturday | Ireland under Kenny, Change in style, Premier League
October 17, 2020 17:20 - 1 hour - 5.28 KBNeil Treacy joined by Stephen Elliott, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward review Ireland's performances and results, Premier League and much more! @PaddyPower
Sack race heats up, Merseyside derby and Sean Dyche for England?
October 16, 2020 17:07 - 37 minutes - 2.22 KBGer Gilroy and Enda Coll look ahead to the return of Premier League football. We take a look at the next manager to be sacked, the massive Merseyside derby upcoming and the trouble and Man United. Emmet O'Keefe from Paddy Power joins us on the line to take us through the weekend markets. In association with Paddy Power.
Ronaldo to Liverpool for £4m | Wounded Liverpool can press Everton | PL must/might/won't watch | Phil Thompson and Phil Egan
October 16, 2020 14:07 - 35 minutes - 2.11 KBPhil Thompson joined OTB AM on Friday to discuss Liverpool almost signing Cristiano Ronaldo before he went to Manchester United, and previewed this weekend's Merseyside derby. Additionally, Phil Egan joined the lads to talk all the Premier League action this weekend, detailing the must watch, might watch and don't watch clashes. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wher...
Jimmy Dunne on life in the Premier League and coming through the Manchester United academy | Noel King reflects on a curious week for Irish football
October 15, 2020 22:38 - 1 hour - 3.99 KBBurnley star Jimmy Dunne joins Nathan for Wednesday's Football Show. We also hear from ex Ireland u21 boss Noel King. @PaddyPower
Old Firm frenzy and Socially Distant sports talk
October 15, 2020 17:54 - 57 minutes - 3.36 KBEnda Coll chats with Celtic under-18s manager Darren O'Dea ahead of the Old Firm Derby this weekend. Ciaran Bradley sits down with the folks over at the Socially Distant Sports Bar.
Mark O'Brien: The 27-year-old Irish footballer retired by a heart condition | OTB AM
October 15, 2020 11:16 - 31 minutes - 1.87 KBMark O'Brien joined Ger and Eoin on Thursday's OTB AM to discuss the heart condition that ultimately lead to his early retirement from professional football. OTB AM weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links below. - Play store link - iOs link
David Meyler: "Last night, I was frustrated" | Playing to Kenny's style | Ireland-Finland reaction
October 15, 2020 11:10 - 18 minutes - 1.1 KBFormer Ireland international David Meyler joined Ger and Eoin on Thursday's OTB AM to discuss Wednesday night's 1-0 defeat to Finland in the Nations League. OTB AM weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links below. - Play store link - iOs link
Goalless Ireland foiled in Finland | Richard Dunne, Vinny Perth & Stephanie Roche | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
October 15, 2020 00:04 - 43 minutes - 2.53 KBRichard Dunne, Vinny Perth & Stephanie Roche join Joe for Wednesday's Football Show. @PaddyPower
Does Stephen Kenny need a win tonight? | Kerr comparisons | Covid chaos | Ireland-Finland | OTB AM
October 14, 2020 11:37 - 20 minutes - 1.2 KBOTB's Nathan Murphy joined Ger and Eoin on Wednesday's OTB AM to assess Stephen Kenny's Ireland reign so far and tonight's Nations League game against Finland. Live in association with Gillette | #MadeofWhatMatters OTB AM weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links below. - Play store li...
Áine O'Gorman: Where will Ireland get goals? | Success of Kenny's style | IRLWNT preview | OTB AM
October 14, 2020 11:29 - 15 minutes - 911 BytesIreland international Áine O'Gorman joined Ger and Eoin on Wednesday's OTB AM to look ahead to tonight's game between Stephen Kenny's team and Finland. Live in association with Gillette | #MadeofWhatMatters OTB AM weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links below. - Play store link - iOs...
Jason McAteer and Mark Lawrenson | Up Close And Personal
October 14, 2020 07:54 - 51 minutes - 3 KBUp Close and Personal is a new series in association with Gillette where friends, teammates or sporting siblings get to know a little bit more about each other. Episode one features former Ireland and Liverpool players - Jason McAteer and Mark Lawrenson. In association with Gillette | Made Of What Matters
Tired Stephen Kenny, test nightmares and where will the goals come from?
October 13, 2020 20:23 - 47 minutes - 2.75 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Damien Delaney and Dan McDonnell as we look back at the crazy week of Irish football and ahead to tomorrow's Nations League clash with Finland. In association with Paddy Power.
Debate | Stephen Kenny's best XI | OTB AM
October 13, 2020 13:55 - 24 minutes - 1.42 KBPhil Egan and Stephen Doyle joined us to pick their first-choice Irish XIs. OTB AM in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters
What is Project Big Picture REALLY about? | Bailouts and land-grabs | Miguel Delaney
October 13, 2020 13:46 - 26 minutes - 1.52 KBChief football writer at the Independent, Miguel Delaney joined OTB AM this morning to talk about the push-back against 'Project Big Picture.' OTB AM in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters
Positives and Negatives galore for Ireland and Project Big power grab?
October 12, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 2.87 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Phillip Quinn and Luke Edwards as we look back at an incident filled weekend for Irish football. We look in-depth at Project Big Picture, and why Manchester United and Liverpool are acting like cartels looking to grab power for the Top 6. Would Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Chelsea agree in lock-step with MUFC and LFC? In association with Paddy Power.
OTB AM Ireland reaction | A new MF general? | COVID fallout | Kenny-style takes shape | Meyler and Murphy
October 12, 2020 13:18 - 33 minutes - 1.99 KBDavid Meyler and Nathan Murphy joined OTB AM to look back at Ireland's 0-0 draw against Wales - and to reflect on COVID-19's impact on this international window. Live in association with Gillette | #MadeofWhatMatters
Gary Owens defends FAI travel arrangements amid Covid-19 confusion
October 11, 2020 18:48 - 15 minutes - 900 BytesJoe Molloy is joined by the interim CEO of the FAI Gary Owens, as we discuss the turn of events that led to seven Republic of Ireland players being unavailable for Sunday's UEFA Nations League draw with Wales.
OTB Football Saturday | Shootout regrets, opportunities for youth and how to unlock McGoldrick
October 10, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 5.16 KBJohn Duggan is joined by former Republic of Ireland defender Gary Breen, as well as Daniel McDonnell of the Irish Independent and journalist Johnny Ward to look back on Ireland’s Euro 2020 disappointment, and analyse what comes next for Stephen Kenny’s side. @paddypower
'We deserved to win it' | John Giles on Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off exit
October 09, 2020 19:32 - 30 minutes - 1.79 KBRepublic of Ireland legend John Giles thinks Stephen Kenny's side were the better team against Slovakia and he feels the new Ireland manager needs to be given time to implement his ideas. @PaddyPower
Vinny Perth and Nathan Murphy react to Ireland's loss to Slovakia
October 09, 2020 12:04 - 25 minutes - 1.48 KBFormer Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joined Adrian Barry and Eoin Sheahan on Friday's OTBAM to give his reaction to Ireland's disappointing penalty shoot-out exit to Slovakia. Perth highlighted the positives that can be taken from the performance, David McGoldrick's best role in the team and how Stephen Kenny's team can take confidence as they approach the coming games against Wales and Finland. Nathan Murphy also joined the show to discuss the game and the events that led to Adam Idah and Aaron C...
Gary Breen and David Meyler | Slovakia reaction, positives to take | OTB AM
October 09, 2020 11:11 - 37 minutes - 2.21 KBDavid Meyler and Gary Breen reflected on the gutting defeat on penalties in Slovakia last night - that rules the Republic of Ireland out of having home games at a major tournament. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Socially Distant Sports Bar: Elis James, Mike Bubbins & Steff Garrero join OTB
October 08, 2020 21:49 - 33 minutes - 1.97 KBThe new comedy podcast Socially Distant Sports Bar is the brainchild of comedians Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero. Off The Ball's Ciaran Bradley chats with the lads about the intricacies of sport, with all the mental, funny stuff that comes with it. We look at their love for all kinds of sports, Wales and the Celtic links to Ireland; why sport is important in its essence and how its absence has affected so many. A Swansea City fan, Elis works on radio in the UK with Radio 5 Live, R...
Roy Keane Special | The Origins, the rise and the legend
October 08, 2020 21:01 - 1 hour - 5.32 KBWe continue on their with their Football Hall of Fame. It wasn't going to take long until Roy Keane's name popped up. Enda Coll, Colm Boohig and Ciaran Bradley talk about young Keane, his leadership, his relationship with Alex Ferguson and the post-career Keane in punditry. Eoin O'Callaghan chats with Enda Coll about his new book "Keane: The Origins" which details his rise through Rockmount, Cobh Ramblers and into the life of a full time professional footballer.
Vinny Perth analysis, penalty fears, Brady role | Slovakia v ROI | OTB AM
October 08, 2020 11:55 - 50 minutes - 2.97 KBLooking ahead to tonight's Slovakia play-off on OTB AM were former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth, and our own Nathan and Phil with Ger and Eoin. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
A growing optimism, McCarthy's role and equal pay for the women's team
October 07, 2020 18:02 - 39 minutes - 2.31 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Dan McDonnell as we look ahead to Ireland's crucial tie against Slovakia. We look at the Slovakian view and why they have us as favourites, if it's do or die for James McCarthy now and common sense prevails as the IRWNT edge close to equal pay.
Slovakia v ROI Preview - Stephen Ward and predicted XI | OTB AM
October 07, 2020 13:37 - 30 minutes - 1.76 KBGer and Eoin looked ahead to Slovakia v Republic of Ireland with Stephen Ward, and our own Stephen Doyle cast an eye over the possible starting team. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Partey time for Arsenal | Everton and Villa win the transfers | Ireland squad named
October 07, 2020 11:11 - 19 minutes - 1.16 KBESPN's Kathleen McNamee spoke to Ger and Eoin about Arsenal's deadline day capture of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid, solid transfer windows for Aston Villa and Everton and Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland squad to face Ukraine. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn | Sunderland highs, Special partnership, Peter Reid managing style
October 06, 2020 20:15 - 35 minutes - 2.09 KBFormer Sunderland players Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn joined Joe Molloy to chat about their time at the club and playing with each other in the Premier League as they became one of the leagues best strike partnerships @PaddyPower
Ireland's Slovakian test, getting the nerves right and our best starting xi
October 06, 2020 19:25 - 27 minutes - 1.61 KBEnda Coll is joined on the line by former ROI and Crystal Palace player Damien Delaney, Ireland and Peamount United player Stephanie Roche and Paddy Power for a special Paddy Power Half Hour as we look ahead to Ireland game with Slovakia in the Euro 2020/21 qualifiers.
Richard Dunne Interview | Life during lockdown, Coaching ambitions, Toughest striker to mark
October 06, 2020 14:37 - 48 minutes - 2.84 KBOne of Ireland's most loved defenders Richard Dunne joined Joe Molloy to chat about his career, managers who impressed him, art of defending and much more! @PaddyPower
Daniel Harris | Man United's transfer window rated | OTB AM
October 06, 2020 11:34 - 18 minutes - 1.07 KBDaniel Harris joined Ger and Eoin to rate Manchester United's transfer window dealings, as Cavani and co signed on deadline day. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Explaining all the goals, Leaky Liverpool and board criticism could get Solskjaer sacked
October 05, 2020 19:28 - 34 minutes - 1.99 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Pat Nevin as we react to another crazy weekend of Premier League. We also have reaction from Brian Kerr to Man United's defeat to Spurs.